There aren’t many people who can say they discovered ultrarunning after meeting a few legends of the sport on a 10-day trek in the Arctic Circle. But that’s exactly what …
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Amy Clark
Amy Clark
Amy Clark is the Editor of UltraRunning Magazine. She began her career at a small advertising agency in Bend, Oregon, where she enjoyed the fast pace and creative environment. For over 15 years, lunch hour runs were a ritual. Amy also joined the board of the local running club, became a race director and finished her first ultra. She has completed over 35 marathons and ultras combined, and continues to run long distances while encouraging both kids and adults to ignite their own passion for running.
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Finding the right running tights can be tough. We’ve tested a few models, some which offer comfort, fit, protection or a little of each, to help make selecting the right …
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Sponsored by Topo Sarah Carter began her freshman year of college like most high school graduates. She was excited to move from her home in Phoenix, Arizona, to the University …
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John Trent sits down with Western States’ winners, Caleb Olson and Abby Hall, to find out more about what led each of them to victory on race day.
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Altra’s Experience line of running shoes offers a natural running experience for users with added support and comfort in three unique models: Flow, Form and Wild. With the recent release …
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This year’s race was once again broadcast across the globe via the livestream produced by the Mountain Outpost team. However, if you were in attendance, the magic at the start …
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Ben Gibbard is no stranger to training for ultras. With multiple 100-mile finishes under his belt and a long list of ultrarunning accolades, he’s well-versed in the sport. However, as …
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As an alternative to carbon plate technology which seems to be offered by most brands these days, the Roadfly is a shoe with a more natural feel at a reasonable …
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In March, Arc’teryx released the Norvan LD 4, the latest iteration of their most popular trail running shoe. Focused on pure mountain running, the shoe adapts to rugged conditions on …
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This new road shoe from Tracksmith has been engineered to enhance performance on race day, and promotes speed while maintaining comfort throughout longer miles.
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The Suunto Wing open-ear headphones feature bone-conduction technology and are the first of its kind for this Finnish company that’s known in the running world for their GPS watches.
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After finding the sport of running at an early age, Aaron ran his first Siskiyou Out Back (SOB) 50-miler at age 32. Living in southern Oregon during the mid-2000s and …
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Most of the country is still seeing extreme temperatures and cold weather patterns, so we’ve put together a list of some new pieces of gear that can be utilized all …
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For younger trail runners, it can be hard to enter the world of training and racing. The All In Trail Collective is an organization that offers opportunities for coaching and …
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The difference between a durable training shoe and and speedy racing shoe can be substantial. Here are two models from Hoka that we’ve put to the test for both long …
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Based in the UK, the brand Inov8 has over 20 years of experience refining their shoe designs in the mountains of the English Lakes District. One of their latest trail …
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This year’s Western States could be considered one of the fastest races in the 51-year history of the event. With the return of a three-time champion and a course-record-breaking second-place …
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It was definitely a weekend to watch in the ultrarunning world. In this week’s Ultra Weekend Recap we’ve got results from California, Washington, Florida and Colorado. Let’s get right to …
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With an origin in England as a running shoe brand, the name Reebok is often associated as one of the major athletic shoe brands that dominated the 1980s and 90s. …
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After spending two years in Arêches-Beaufort, France, Jim Walmsley is back at his home in Flagstaff, Arizona. Walmsley is taking time to rest and reflect on a successful year of …
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Courtney Dauwalter was unstoppable in 2023. Her year began with a Golden Ticket and course record at Bandera 100k, and then she broke three more course records—one of them being …
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Our Ultra Weekend Recap has plenty of results from races in Southern California, Texas and Florida, so let’s get down to it.
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This week in What’s Up in Ultra, we’ve got our second Old School Ultra of the year in Alabama, a classic in Southern California, a 50k that traverses the border …
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VJ’s ACE is a studded trail shoe designed specifically for winter running. The snow and thick ice which recently blanketed the Pacific Northwest were just right for our team of …
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While some parts of the country are still under a layer of ice and snow, we have some blazing-fast times in our Ultra Weekend Recap. We saw familiar names on …
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Winter temperatures are keeping many indoors right now, but our UltraRunning Calendar includes a races that’ll bring runners back to the start line.
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My daughter is an avid fan of the mega pop star Taylor Swift. I’ve enjoyed watching her dive into each of Swift’s 13 albums, which is also how Swift orchestrated …
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The business of coaching ultrarunners is one of the least talked about, yet fastest-growing businesses in the running world. The growing population of ultrarunners means coaching services are exceedingly in …
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We found the Zinal 2 to be a perfect option for shorter trail days, but missed the snappy response of the original version when running on flat, fast surfaces. The …
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After a year of devastating wildfires and epic snowfall, the highlight of the 2023 Western States Endurance Run could have easily been the significant damage to the trails and surrounding …
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